Angel was a Sickle Cell Disease Warrior who worked tirelessly to save the lives of others.She inspired, nurtured and encouraged many young people to make correct https://t.co/IK4kbZOcPh a Volunteer Peer Educator and Early Childhood Teacher she displayed kindness,love and patience.She welcomed adolescents and young people with a smile whenever she managed the reception of the Friday Adolescent Clinic at Mulago and Makerere University.Our hearts and thoughts are with Angel”s family and her https://t.co/xHIDn4lZPc in everlasting peace Angel🌹
Speak up. Your feelings matter. Your story matters. Your voice matters.
You don’t have to face difficult moments alone. There is family, there are friends, there are communities ready to listen, include, validate and empower.
#LIVEConference2026#BecauseEveryLifeMatters
We need to encourage young people and everyone else to seek help if they don’t feel well.There is no shame in being mentally unwell and it is okay not to be okay.Young people should not feel guilty about not being perfect but should work hard towards progressive excellence.Bullying is a big part of the problem and needs to be addressed. #BulliesNeedHelpToo
Dr.Andrew Bakeinaga @WHOUganda giving closing remarks.Creating a healthier world starts with small steps.Normalization of identification,referring and seeking treatment is critical.Lets be intentional about seeing and understanding.Lets commit as individuals to make a difference.
Insightful Conversations. 🗣️💙
Exploring organisational culture, psychological safety and the power of community support in recognising distress early and knowing when and where to seek additional support.
Listen. Include. Validate. Empower. —L.I.V.E.
#LIVEConference2026
On this World Suicide Prevention Day 2026
Core Focus
•Breaking Silence: Shifting society away from stigma, isolation, and misunderstanding toward openness and empathy.
•Encouraging Dialogue: Emphasizing that every open, non-judgmental conversation helps build a culture of support for individuals in distress.
•Global Action: Co-led annually by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to prioritize mental health care and suicide prevention in public policy.
• Uganda 🇺🇬 is commemorating this day through the #L.I.V.E2026 conference